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Top Nollywood Short Films To Watch

Top Nollywood Short Films To Watch

"Not all heroes wear capes." This saying can be applied to several contexts, and in this case, the heroes referenced are the top short films that never get into the…

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MultiChoice’s First Film in Planned Trilogy “My Fairytale Wedding” Set for Release on Africa Magic

MultiChoice’s First Film in Planned Trilogy “My Fairytale Wedding” Set for Release on Africa Magic

A Nollywood trilogy film starting with its first release, “My Fairytale Wedding,” is heading to Africa Magic this 2024. Directed by Dimeji Ajibola and produced by Chichi Nworah, “My Fairytale…

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Basketmouth Announces Debut Feature Film “A Ghetto Love Story” Coming To Cinemas November 2024

Nigerian comedian and actor Bright Okpocha, also known as ‘Basketmouth,’ has announced the release of his new feature film with a TV Host, MizVick, in “A Ghetto Love Story,” coming…

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Ted Abudu Revealed New Film “A Night in 2005” Set for Release in Cinemas on October 11

Ted Abudu Reveals New Film “A Night in 2005” Set for Release in Cinemas on October 11

Nigerian filmmaker Ted Abudu has announced that his debut feature film, "A Night in 2005," will be released in Nigerian cinemas nationwide on October 11. The film will star several…

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and…

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Funke Akindele Wraps Up Production of New Film “Everybody Loves Jenifa”

Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele took to social media to express her joy at wrapping the production of her upcoming film, "Everybody Loves Jenifa", which is set for release…

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Tolu Ajayi’s “Princess on a Hill” is Set for Release on Showmax in November 2024

Nollywood filmmakers Tolu Ajayi and Abiola Sobo have collaborated to create a new drama series, "Princess on a Hill," which will debut on the streaming platform Showmax in November 2024.…

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Farmer's Bride

Nollywood Movies and Series Coming Out This September So Far

Nollywood filmmakers have blessed Nigerians by releasing several movies that have left us with many positive emotions. The film industry has proven that these filmmakers continuously push themselves to improve…

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Obi Emelonye’s “Blackmail” Heads to Prime video on September 12

Obi Emelonye’s “Blackmail” Heads to Prime video on September 12

“Blackmail,” written and produced by Obi Emelonye, follows the story of a struggling actor whose career and family are threatened when cybercriminals attempt to blackmail him using his internet history.…

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Weekend Watchlist | Movies and Series You Don’t Want To Miss This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and…

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Omoni Oboli’s “Last Year Single” Set For Release on Netflix After Four Years Delay

Omoni Oboli’s “Last Year Single” Set For Release on Netflix After Four Years Delay

As the weekend approaches, Nollywood filmmaker Omoni Oboli is set to release a film "Last Year Single" on popular streaming platform, Netflix. The film "Last Year Single", written by the…

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Lateef Adedimeji Releases Official Trailer of New Movie “Lisabi: The Uprising”

Lateef Adedimeji Releases Official Trailer of New Movie “Lisabi: The Uprising”

Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has released the official trailer of his upcoming movie, “Lisabi: The Uprising”, ahead of its global release on streaming platform Netflix on September 27. View this…

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All of Us series

See The Stars Shine At The Prom-Themed Premiere of “All Of Us” Series

The pictures from the actors and celebrities who attended the prom-themed premiere of “All of Us” series are making waves on the internet and we have to show you just…

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and…

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Ayra Starr, Ladipoe Star in Jadesola Osiberu’s New Movie “Christmas in Lagos,” Coming to Prime Video

Ayra Starr, Ladipoe Star in Jadesola Osiberu’s New Movie “Christmas in Lagos,” Coming this December

Nollywood filmmaker Jadesola Osiberu returned to the movie scene as she teased a new film, “Christmas in Lagos,” coming to Prime Video December 2024. Directed by Jadesola Osiberu, “Christmas in…

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Wunmi Toriola’s “Queen Lateefah” Official Trailer Out Ahead of Cinema Release on September 27

Nollywood actress Wunmi Toriola has released the official trailer of “Queen Lateefah,” a comedy film, to whet Nigerians’ appetite ahead of the film’s release on September 27. Wunmi Toriola has…

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Daniel Oriahi Releases Official Trailer of New Movie “The Weekend”

Nollywood filmmaker, Daniel Oriahi has released the official trailer for his upcoming film “The Weekend,” which is set for release in Nigerian cinemas on August 30. The Nigerian director has…

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Omoni Oboli Makes A Comeback to the Big Screen in Trailer for New Film “The Uprising: Wives on Strike”

Omoni Oboli Reveals Date for Release of “Wives on Strike: The Uprising,” Coming Out October 18

Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli has announced that the release date for her upcoming film “Wives on Strike: The Uprising” will be on October 18, 2024. The film is a sequel…

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“Ajaga” Set for Release in Cinemas Across Ghana and Nigeria on September 6

“Ajaga” Set for Release in Cinemas Across Ghana and Nigeria on September 6

An upcoming Nollywood movie titled “Ajaga” starring Femi Jacobs and Tope Olowoniyan is preparing for a huge cinema launch across Nigeria and Ghana on September 6. Directed by Remi Ibinola…

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The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and…

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Odunlade Adekola and Toyin Abraham Star in New Film, “American Japa”, Set for Release on September 6

Odunlade Adekola and Toyin Abraham Star in New Film, “American Japa”, Set for Release on September 6

American-Nigerian filmmaker and director Tony Abulu has announced the coming of the new blockbuster movie, “American Japa”, which will be released in cinemas across Nigeria on September 6. “American Japa”…

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10 Most Featured Actors in Nollywood in 2024 So Far

10 Most Featured Actors in Nollywood in 2024 So Far

The 10 most featured actors in Nollywood in 2024 so far have enjoyed loyalty from their fans who continue to stream and watch their movies and TV shows in and…

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Lateef Adedimeji Announces Date for Netflix Movie, “Lisabi: The Uprising”

Lateef Adedimeji Announces Date for Netflix Movie, “Lisabi: The Uprising”

Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has announced his new movie “Lisabi: The Uprising” will be released on Netflix on September 27. The actor took to social media to announce the movie's…

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Watch the Official Trailer of Tokunbo, Set for Release on Netflix on August 23

Watch the Official Trailer of “Tòkunbọ̀”, Set for Release on Netflix on August 23

The official trailer of the upcoming Nollywood movie "Tòkunbọ̀" has been released and judging from the trailer, the crime-thriller film will keep its audience at the edge of their seats.…

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AY Makun Announces New Movie “The Waiter” Coming Out This December

AY Makun Announces New Movie “The Waiter” Coming Out This December

Nigerian comedian, actor, and filmmaker Ay Makun has joined the list of highly anticipated Nollywood movies this December with his new feature film, “The Waiter.” Ay Makun is returning to…

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Emily in Paris (weekend watchlist)

The Weekend Watchlist | Movies/Series To Watch This Weekend

The weekend is underway, and in true Ynaija fashion, we are committed to helping you have the most relaxing time ever. With a blend of action thrillers, comedy, drama, and…

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Omoni Oboli Makes A Comeback to the Big Screen in Trailer for New Film “The Uprising: Wives on Strike”

Omoni Oboli Makes A Comeback to the Big Screen in Trailer of “The Uprising: Wives on Strike”

Omoni Oboli is making a big comeback to the movie screens this year with the return of her women-centred movie “The Uprising: Wives on Strike”.  Though the movie is set…

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Nollywood Filmmaker Ifeme Reveals First Look of Upcoming Horror Short Film, “I Don't Want To Be Born”

Nollywood Filmmaker Ifeme Reveals First Look of Upcoming Horror Short Film, “I Don’t Want To Be Born”

Nigerian filmmaker Ifeme C.S. has unveiled the first look of his upcoming horror short film titled “I Don't Want To Be Born”. The film details the future and lives of…

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Netflix’s Supacell Renewed For A Season 2

Netflix’s “Supacell” Renewed For A Season 2

Netflix's series “Supacell”, directed by Rapman (Andrew Onwubolu), has officially been renewed for a season 2 following the wide acceptance of the first season, which was dropped on Netflix in…

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JBlaze Oyegbile Reveals First Look of Short Film “Brukaci”

JBlaze Oyegbile Reveals First Look of Short Film “Brukaci”

AMAA and AMVCA award nominee and Nigerian director JBlaze Oyegbile unveiled the first look of his new upcoming short film, "Brukaci”. The movie aims to introduce Nigerians to how powerful…

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